This project-based sequence explores the legal and community safety aspects of alcohol awareness for 4th-grade students. It frames laws as protective measures for the community, focusing on the legal drinking age and transportation safety.
A comprehensive tour of the 50 United States, exploring their flags, shapes, capitals, and unique facts through interactive worksheets and visual aids.
A unit on the American Civil War era and the movements that led to change, focusing on the people and ideas that shaped history.
A two-part series designed to empower 4th and 5th graders to identify needs and take action in their neighborhoods and schools. Students move from mapping local needs to designing impactful school-wide service projects.
A comprehensive 4th-grade unit exploring the American Civil War, covering the causes, major battles, daily life of soldiers, and the path to peace. Students will analyze primary sources, understand the North-South divide, and reflect on the impact of the conflict.
A four-week exploration of school community roles, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and representation in leadership. Students will identify daily community members and learn about the contributions of women of color and people with disabilities in their school and beyond.
A series of lessons exploring the foundational documents and processes of the United States government, from the birth of the nation to the creation of modern laws.
A comprehensive collection of high-quality instructional materials across Science, History, ELA, and Math, designed for upper elementary classrooms.
A 4-lesson unit exploring the first human migrations to the Americas. Students investigate the Bering Land Bridge and Coastal Route theories using maps and archaeological evidence, tracing the journey from Asia down to South America between 25,000 and 14,000 years ago.
A 5-week unit exploring the foundations of the United States government, the three branches of power, and the responsibilities of citizenship, specifically tailored for 4th-grade learners in Illinois.
A tribute to influential women of color from 2015 to the present, focusing on their achievements in politics, science, arts, and activism. Students explore biographies through a trivia-style game and creative research activities.
A 5-day unit exploring the geography, climate, indigenous cultures (Paiute and Coast Salish), and modern life of the Western United States, culminating in a travel brochure project.
A 5-day immersive unit exploring the Southwestern United States, covering geography, climate, indigenous cultures (Pueblo, Navajo, Apache, Comanche), and the transition from historic to modern life in AZ, NM, TX, and OK.
A comprehensive 5-day unit exploring the geography, climate, indigenous history, and modern life of the U.S. Midwest, focusing on the cause-and-effect relationship between environment and industry.
An immersive 5-day unit exploring the Southeastern United States, covering geography, climate, the Powhatan, Seminole, Cherokee, and Creek nations, and modern-day cultural traditions.
A 5-day unit exploring the Northeastern United States, covering its unique geography and climate, the rich history of the Wampanoag, Abenaki, and Iroquois nations, and the vibrant modern culture of its eleven states.
A series of lessons focusing on the key figures, battles, and turning points of the American Civil War, designed for students with low reading comprehension.
A comprehensive K-5 Media Center curriculum spanning August to May. Each month features a thematic unit integrating library skills (Dewey Decimal System, research, digital citizenship), literacy (poetry, biographies, informational texts), and STEM/Maker Space challenges. Resources are differentiated for K-2 and 3-5.